A Surprisingly Effective Way to Fight Misinformation | Dave Jorgenson | TED

What if the best defense against misinformation isn’t panic, but a punchline? Journalist and comedian Dave Jorgenson explores how misinformation has proliferated throughout history — from the age of Plato to the era of viral TikToks. With his own short, absurdist sketches that explain the news, he shows how humor can cut through fear, spark curiosity and explore nuanced truth. (Recorded at TEDNext 2025 on November 9, 2025)

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